Bowery Dives and Dime Museums Decline in San Francisco Echoes
The Bowery's decline is noted as gamblers and dime museums fail to draw crowds. Reporters describe ruined attractions once thriving on garish signs and promise now replaced by empty rooms and faded shows. The piece recalls Steve Brodie's former saloon and mentions pushy exhibitors, failed dart games, and dwindling visitors as concerts close and movies rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Brodie
Flere
Howery
Oweng
Bowery
Owens
Delancey Street
Williamsburg Bridge
Doc” McClellan
Museum figure laments past days and embraces present role
A reflective figure in old time museums is described as a philosopher who, while mourning the old days, accepts his current vocation. He notes tickets at the door and acts as a vendor for show related items like barket and ballr hoo, highlighting an adaptive stance amid change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrenolonisia
Alee
Acta
Barket
Ballrhoo
Cure for Chronic Constipation by Chamberlains Tablets
An 8 F Fish of Brooklyn Michigan claims five years of severe constipation were cured by Chamberlains Tablets. The testimonial notes availability through all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Brooklyn
Mich
Moffatt Dog Rescues Money Hit Man Standoff
In Kansas City Missouri two armed men demanded money from C Moffatt as he walked with his bulldog near his home. The dog attacked the assailants forcing them to flee while Moffatt called for help and the dog returned shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Moffatt
Farmers to sue railroads for delivery delays
Farmers in the Arkansas valley via the Pueblo Commerce club plan to sue railroads for damages due to failure to deliver cars during shipping season. They cite a Colorado law imposing a $1 daily fine for delay after orders, noting Kansas farmers received faster service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puelo
Arkansas Valley
Pueblo Commerce Club
Kansas
Colorado
Commerce Club
Carbuncles Treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A veteran from Mapa Co Cal describes two carbuncles on the neck that caused months of pain. He used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, reporting relief after one week and complete cure within a month. He also mentions scalp eczema improved by the same products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapa Co
Cal
George H. Wetwell
Cuthura
Dept.'t
Basten
Sanitary Dairy of Cheyenne Praised by Pure Food Commissioners
In a commendation from the Pure Food Commission the Sanitary Dairy of Cheyenne is praised as a model for cleanliness and milk safety. The owner is noted for investments in sanitary facilities, proper milking, cooling, bottle washing, and periodic tuberculin tests by a veterinarian. The report urges other dairymen to adopt similar methods. Milk delivery is offered within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Thin City
Alain
Dairy, Food and Ofl
Colds Cause Headache and Grip Warned by Bromo Quinine
Ad notes a single remedy Bromo Quinine to relieve colds headaches and grip. signature EB and W.Grove listed. item priced at 25 cents.
Express Rates Down to Meet Parcel Post
Washington reports express companies plan to cut rates starting Jan 1 to compete with parcel post under Bourne act. Reductions target 50 mile New York base and weights from one to eleven pounds. Post Office rates rise to meet competition while express firms boost delivery force and equipment. three day notice to ICC due after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Post Office Department
Express Companion
Parcel Post
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Gen Lewen
Showa
Dou
Pure Food Com
Sanitary Dairy of
Carey
A. T. Hale
Atl
17Th St
Kopald’s Shoe Sale
W.7th ST
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